A very comfortable environment. Dr. Herrera is very gentile,…read moreknowledgeable and informative.. Glad I found him as I used to be afraid of dentist. His assistants also are very sweet. The best!!

I have been to numerous dental offices in Sacramento, and this was the worst experience I have ever…read morehad! It was a pleasant experience in the beginning. I have a very hectic schedule, and this was the only office that could get me in on the day after New Year's Day in which I had off. I told them I was a cash patient, and Courtney informed me I would receive 20% off for paying cash. After the discount I paid $300 for 1 filling. I figured Carl Herrera has had a practice for a while; I will take the chance with him and pay the $300 for my filling. I was never instructed on how to care for the filling, bizarre right. I was told if the sensitivity did not get better in 3-4 weeks to give them a call, and if I felt throbbing that I would need a root canal which was $1100. My teeth fit together like gears and once he was done with my filling and the numbness went away I could feel that my tooth was flat... None of my teeth are flat, but I am not a dental hygienist I figured they knew something I did not know. I give the office a call about 3 weeks later, no answer, no call back. I call again a few days later leave another message, and Carl Herrera calls me back. He makes the situation seem urgent and gets me in right away, that made me feel as if he cared. Due to the fact he works at another dental office, this office is closed Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. So he said he would open the office for me on Tuesday to see what is going on. When I get there he takes an x-ray, and explains that if there is any darkness above the tooth that will indicate a bigger issue. X-ray is done and there is no darkness, the tooth is good. He proceeds to make me bite down on a piece of paper, looks at the tooth and says "oh yeah, that is hitting funky". So he gets a machine and begins to file down the filling. After all of that he explains to me that the discomfort I have been filling is because I have been biting down on this "incorrectly filled" tooth, pushing it back up into my jaw which was damaging and bruising all of the nerves in there. It would take about 4 days for that to heal and after 4 days if the discomfort was still there to give them a call. 4 days later I receiver a bill in the mail for $90, and I didn't understand how I could be being charged for the filling being installed incorrectly. Even though the discomfort had gotten way better it was still there. I gave the office a call, and they were able to get me in that day if I could leave work early and get there by 5. When I get there they asking me am I feeling throbbing which will indicate you need a root canal, once again I say no it is just not hitting right. I tell him exactly where it is hitting he makes me bite the paper again and begins shaving the exact spot I told him. This time he also shaves some off of my bottom teeth... those teeth had nothing to do with the incorrect filling you filled. Once that was done I sat up and asked Carl Herrera and his assistant was there something I was doing to make this keep happening, and they both said NO absolutely not at the same time. That confirmed that they knew what they did to my tooth from the beginning was incorrect. As we walked to the front I pulled out the bill I received and asked Carl Herrera what the $90 was for and he looked at it confused then go on the receptionist computer looking for records... I don't know. Then says to me "oh, this is a mistake I will have Courtney fix it when she returns." Clearly he thought he would get an extra $90 out of me for his lack of skill. When I let my tooth almost normal, but I could still feel a slight touch. I thought I could feel that because it was bruised and need to heal again... During the day my tooth was and is fine it is only at night when I sleep on my right side do I feel the same discomfort I have been feeling. Today finally get ahold of someone in the office after calling 5 times over the past 2 weeks, and I get the assistant and the receptionist. I tell them I'd much rather discuss the issue with Carl Herrera so he can help me figure out when he could do the remainder of the adjustment on this feeling. He calls me back and says that I need to go see a root canal specialist to get a second opinion. I expressed to him that I am not having root canal symptoms, and continues to talk over me. I finally say I am the patient and I am telling YOU what is wrong with MY tooth. He says not my problem! I have enough time on my hands to fight for what is right, so I will proceed with taking legal action against Carl Herreras practice. If you provide a service for people, and you mess up you should correct your mistakes at any cost. Since you did not, I will receive a refund of my money spent the legal way.

This is actually a review for Dr Kelly Brewer - Dr Brewer's daughter. I think she's new to the…read morepractice - and a great addition! I've worked with her a couple of times and she's great! Personable, fun to talk to, and makes it enjoyable to go to the dentist. She does good cleanings with almost no discomfort. She also replaced 2 old fillings of mine and was really adamant making sure I was totally numb. She didn't mind having to stop 3 times to keep numbing me. Even the injections weren't bad - uncomfortable but not painful. She also explains absolutely everything she does and what you should feel - so you're never caught off guard. Definitely recommend her if you're looking for a dentist!

Dr Brewer just showed up to my house to confront me about my previous yelp review! Wow! Psycho!…read more Beware of writing a review..she will call you over and over and then COME TO YOUR HOME! Avoid!

Dr. Gedestad is such a great dentist and a lovely human. He does exemplary work, always with the…read morebest aesthetic outcome in mind. He's gentle and soft spoken and does not rush. I've been a patient for 25+ years and finally thought to leave a review. My friends also go to him and feel the same way.

I (along with friends and family) have been going to Dr. Gedestad for his excellent dental care…read morefor years. You will never find a dentist more skilled and knowledgeable about all aspects of dentistry, nor more meticulous in every aspect of his work. For those of us who were a bit phobic of dentists, his gentle and reassuring approach to patients helps alleviate any anxiety, while making us feel comfortable and supported. Dr. Gedestad also makes time to answer all questions in order to make each patient feel that our needs are fully understood and taken care of. I had my first crown work done today, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! Dr. Gedestad's wonderful staff helped make the process seamless, and I always feel welcomed whenever I enter into their office. I can't imagine going to any other dentist, and I not only want to thank him for the superb care he's always given to me, but I also want to highly recommend him to others!!!

I was referred to Silverman by Okazaki DDS (Holistic for those seeking that approach) to get a root…read morecanal. I was ready to pay out of pocket and undergo the horrors of a root canal when I was informed that I do not need one, I have another problem that Okazaki could handle. I was in shock and could not have been more happier. I saved $$ and pain and... Thank you Mr. Silverman

I can't believe I forgot to review Dr. Silverman! In 2012 I was referred to him by my current…read moredentist for a ROOT CANAL (ugh). And now I'm giving 5 star--for a root canal! Dr. S. is very professional but also kind. He listens to you describe your reason for the visit (pain in a molar that was recently crowned by a former, unskilled dentist), does a test to make sure the tooth really needs a root canal, and then proceeds in an orderly fashion to make it all better. His equipment is high-tech and his skill level is excellent. The root canal cured my pain. It took about an hour (less than I expected). My discomfort afterward was nothing like most people complain about. I took one or 2 Ibuprofen over a couple of days and that was it. Dr. S. also offers a free (!!) check up in a few months to check on the tooth. If you need a root canal this is the guy to go to. P.S. I had no issues with front desk personnel, so maybe the "incredibly rude" person that George W. had to deal with is no longer working for Dr. S.

Hands down easiest, quick pain free, best root canal I've ever had(3rd don't judge lol)…read more Dr. Hankins and his staff are friendly. Dr. Hankins has great humor and explains everything. He is very gentle and makes sure you are comfy and pain free. Follow-up care is excellent. Best Endodontist in Carmichael/ Fair Oaks. Highly recommend

I was referred to this dentist for a root canal and received a very large unexpected bill in the…read moremail. The rude and unprofessional front desk associate failed to tell me that this specific dentist was not within my network, whereas the other dentist in office was. After I got the large bill and called to get more information as to why I was not informed, all she did was tell me there was nothing she could do. She had a complete lack of empathy and professionalism. I will never be returning to this office and will never recommend anyone ever come here.

We're going to miss Dr. Wade. We've been with him for a few years now. Such a wonderful dentist…read moreand staff. Last week we received his letter stating he would be closing his office. That explained why I wasn't able to get a hold of his office to get my daughter's cavities fix. Once again he will be missed.

I've been coming here for over 20 years and have loved every time! Thank you Dr. Tambara and his…read moreamazing staff!

I've been going here since it first opened. I want to say it's been over 20 years! Dr. Barut is…read moregreat! I've never been scared to see him and get my cleaning done. I remember being in elementary school and hearing everyone talk about going to the dentist and being scared, but that was never the case with me. And I had bad teeth (I loved sugar!)...I had the silver teeth as a child, then I needed braces (for 3 years!) in high school, then i got my wisdom teeth taken out while i was in college. Dr. Barut has been great! I always get reminders when I need to come in and they still give me a nice goodie bag when I leave (toothbrush, tooth paste, floss).

My Son has his first visit to start his treatment yesterday having an Expander put in. There are…read morenot enough good things I can say about this office, atmosphere, staff and quality of work done here. The waiting room alone was very enjoyable for the kids with little tablets to keep them distracted during our short wait. The moment we walked in the staff was all smiles! When we went back, Dr. Booms came over and greeted us and we were made to feel so welcome by all the staff. Amber was treating my Son and was so careful to be sure he was comfortable throughout the placement and I understood what was expected from both of us once we got home. We look forward to our future visits and getting to know the team even better! Highly recommend!!

The car salespeople of orthodontics…read more Technology and equipment: 5 Stars Sales technique and service: 2.5 Stars Dental Tech service: 4 Stars My overall rating took these things into account. This place is beautiful. The waiting room is huge and spacious, with tons of entertainment for children. You notice this right away. They also have a couple of TVs too. For the adults, they have a whole coffee bar set-up too. Overall, the look and feel are pretty welcoming..even for someone who dreads any appointment that deals with teeth. The other thing that I found really inconvenient was that they schedule their appointments starting at 9 AM. However, (I think) each morning they have a team meeting that ends at this time and every single time I've come, I've waited because they weren't done with their meeting. Again, this is only a handful of times and one time I was a bad patient and was late for my appointment. But, they should really re-think this process if the timing doesn't align correctly. I was referred here by my dentist. I was interested in Invisalign or a solution for my teeth shifting after years of not wearing my retainer. I booked an appointment and was seen fairly quickly. I don't remember the sales gals name, but she was in fact just that, all sales. She scanned my teeth so they would be on file -- super cool technology -- then asked the Dr to come in a look at my teeth too. The Dr was honest and said it was really a cosmetic decision, but there was no medical reason my teeth needed Invisalign and for the cost, it really was my decision. After she left, I sat down the sales gal. She went through my options and told me the pricing. She told me the payment plan I could have, she told me the retainer option and the Invisalign option. Plus all the added offerings and warranty's should I decide to move forward. She set me up with an online account to review her proposal and said to accept it to move forward. I could do either option. However, never once did our conversation discuss only one bottom retainer or one bottom Invisalign. Our discussion, from my vantage point, was ALWAYS about a pair. A set. She knew I'd make my decision and then set my FSA/HSA to accommodate my financial decision. This sales technology is kinda cool, but when I tried to use it, it didn't feel that way anymore. Even though we discussed different options, the only one showing was Invisalign. I didn't want to accept, in the event I was held liable for that purchase. But in the end, I did and made a note that I wanted to move forward with the retainer. I scheduled my appointment to get fitted. Again, it was another sales pitch. They made my temporary retainer which was a really cool thing too. And she told me it was going to be $450 for my bottom retainer. I came in assuming it was $500 for the set. I told her this and she basically said nope, its $900 for the set. Do you want it? Of course, I want it. I don't want my teeth shifting. I was really angry, because I put $750 total for the entire year, assuming $500 would be for the retainer. So, now I drained my account and had to pay more. They were kind enough to let me pay the balance when I picked it up after the rest of my HSA kicked in. She literally asked me if my teeth have shifted. Like I would have any clue if they actually shifted since the last time they saw me. I told her this and that I thought they hadn't, but I wasn't sure. She then said, okay we won't take impressions and use your original one to make your retainers. As I was leaving this appointment the receptionist said she would email me a receipt. I never received it. I had to call in weeks later to ask for it, so I could submit online to my FSA. Then I came back in to get my retainers and they had accidentally made two sets. So, they gave me that one too. I appreciated that. I got more than what I paid for. But overall, this wasn't my favorite experience nor am I that enamored with this practice. Many of my friends and family are, as they've responded to my social media posts. I don't have to go back, so it really isn't an issue, but I'm not sure I'd recommend anyone go here. Their business seems to be thriving, so the attention to detail doesn't need to be there...I guess... Don't let aesthetics fool you here.